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Needle aspiration versus incision and drainage for the treatment of peritonsillar abscess

Brent A. Chang, Andrew Thamboo, Chris Diamond, Desmond A. Nunez

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Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness and risks of needle aspiration versus incision and drainage for the treatment of peritonsillar abscess in adults (18 years of age or older).

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This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness and risks of needle aspiration versus incision and drainage for the treatment of peritonsillar abscess in adults (18 years of age or older).

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This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness and risks of needle aspiration versus incision and drainage for the treatment of peritonsillar abscess in adults (18 years of age or older).

Key concepts: Peritonsillar Abscess, Incision and drainage, Medicine, Surgery, Abscess, Drainage, Intervention (counseling), General surgery

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